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Article 1 — ENACTMENT, APPLICABILITY, AND ENFORCEMENT

§ 19.02

Duarte Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Duarte

19.02.030 - Relationship to prior ordinances.

The provisions of this Development Code, as it existed prior to the effective date of Ordinance No. 822 (adopted November 23, 2010), are repealed and superseded as provided in the ordinance enacting this title. No provision of this Development Code shall validate or legalize any land use or structure established, constructed, or maintained in violation of the Development Code as it existed prior to repeal by the ordinance enacting this Development Code, except as addressed by nonconformances created by this Development Code.

19.02.040 - Relationship to general plan.

This Development Code is the primary tool used by the City to carry out the goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan. It is intended that all provisions of this Development Code be consistent with the General Plan and that any development, land use, or subdivision approved in compliance with these regulations will also be consistent with these documents.

19.02.050 - Prior rights and violations.

The enactment of this Development Code shall not terminate nor otherwise affect vested land use development permits, approvals, or agreements authorized under the provisions of any ordinance or resolution, nor shall violation of any prior ordinance or resolution be excused by the adoption of this Development Code.

19.02.060 - Exemptions for city projects.

Activities of the City of Duarte shall be exempt from the requirements of this Development Code.

19.02.070 - Violation constitutes a public nuisance.

Any violation of this Development Code, as determined by the City Council (Council), Planning Commission (Commission), Director of Community Development (Director), and/or City Attorney, shall constitute a public nuisance.

19.02.080 - Enforcement of development code.

Any development, use of lands or use of structures not in compliance with this Development Code or any conditions of planning permit approvals received, will be subject to enforcement actions as provided in Chapter 19.154 (Enforcement Provisions) of this Development Code.

19.02.090 - Severability, partial invalidation of development code.

If any portion of this Development Code is held to be invalid, unconstitutional, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such determination shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this title. The Council hereby declares that this title and each article, section, subsection, paragraph, subparagraph, sentence, clause, phrase and portion thereof is adopted without regard to the fact that one or more portions of this title may be declared invalid, unconstitutional, or unenforceable.

Chapter 19.04 - INTERPRETATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT CODE

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▸ Contents — Duarte Zoning Code
Duarte Zoning Code
  1. ▸ Article 1 — ENACTMENT, APPLICABILITY, AND ENFORCEMENT
    Overview
    1. § 19.02
    2. § 19.04
    3. § 19.06
  2. Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
  3. Chapter 19.12 — COMMERCIAL ZONES (C-P, C-G, C-F)
  4. Chapter 19.36 — , Fences, Walls, and Hedges.
  5. Chapter 19.34 — ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
  6. Chapter 19.88 — URBAN LOT SPLITS
  7. Chapter 19.96 — NONCONFORMING USES

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